{"product_id":"welcome-rain-hardcover","title":"Welcome, Rain! - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eSheryl McFarlane\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eChristine Wei\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWe all love rain-until we are ready for some sun! This joyful ode to rain for kids 2 to 6 explores a child's many emotions when it comes to wet weather.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this charming picture book, a young child's conversation with the rain poetically captures the ever-shifting feelings we have when it comes to drizzles and downpours. She thanks the rain for helping the strawberries and carrot seeds to grow, and delights in splashing in the puddles with her little brother. Then, she asks the rain if it could take a vacation so she can play in the park and go lightning fast on her scooter. Eventually, it's too hot for sidewalk chalk and catching frogs, and she begins to miss it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eWelcome, Rain!\u003c\/i\u003e encourage kids to: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGet outside to explore and play, even in the rain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderstand why rain is important, from helping plants grow to bringing cooler temperatures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCycling through the four seasons, this adorable picture book is a celebration of our feelings for the rain--how we wish it would go away, then long for it when it's gone--and the necessary role it plays in our lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSheryl McFarlane\u003c\/strong\u003e is a writer and educator. She is the award-winning author of many books for children, including: \u003cem\u003eWaiting for the Whales, Jessie's Island, A Pod of Orca\u003c\/em\u003es and\u003cem\u003e I Love Kisses. Welcome Rain\u003c\/em\u003e was inspired by jumping in puddles with her grandchildren. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChristine Wei\u003c\/strong\u003e is a Taiwanese illustrator based in Canada. Christine's work has been recognized by Society of Illustrators, American Illustration, CBC Arts and has been featured in 3x3 Magazine, Flow Magazine, Mandarin Daily News and more.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 x 9.5 x 8.9 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 28, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42731943657535,"sku":"9781771646956","price":22.74,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/1d66476842a7186dbdcfd69acebcff89.webp?v=1765130710","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/welcome-rain-hardcover","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}